20-JAN-1993 20:05
HK GOVERNMENT HOUSE S
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Supplementaries
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P.03
Q1: What are. the actual figures for salary/allowances?
Al : (a)
Present salary $177,950 p.m.
(b)
Non-accountable entertainment allowance
$38,600 p.m.
(c)
Subsistence
allowance on the same rates as those
payable to Directorate D4 or above in the civil
service.
(d)
OEA - not being claimed.
(e)
(£)
(g)
(h)
LEA $35,025 p.a. (Maximum level for Forms I-III).
Annual leave passages for Governor, wife and children
resident in Hong Kong (first class for all eligible,
$32,136 return).
Contract gratuity (25% of total basic salary on
completion of the full period up to 30.6.97).
Medical and dental benefits (in kind):
Q2: Who pays for all this?
A2: Hong Kong Government.
Q3: Does British Government pay anything?
A3: Passages on first appointment to Hong Kong and
departure, and baggage allowance.
On
Q4: Why is Governor eligible for HKG allowances if he is not a
HK civil servant?
A4
: The Governor's appointment follows the HKG terms applicable
to overseas officers on agreement.